Disappointing Products

Origins Vitazing Energy Boosting Moisturizer
Everyone loves this. I got it in a Origins top five box set and thought okay, lets give this a go. Unfortunately the colour of this is way too dark for me. I end up looking like an oompa loompa because it just doesnt look right, no matter how little I apply. A lot of people say they can use this in place of foundation, and I dont know how. It doesnt offer any coverage, just an odd orange tint to the skin. Its definitely not something for me.

EOS Lipbalms
I have a few of these because ive bought one and been gifted a few. While they smell amazing and come in a wide variety of scents, and are in a handy egg shape to apply to your lips, they just dont seem to do anything. If like me, you get super dry lips, these are not the lip product for you. They feel nice on the lips, but it seems to never sink into my lips and is just kind of pointless. If you just want something balmy on your lips and are not looking for moisurization, then these would be okay.

Hydraluron
This moisture boosting serum was talked and raved about by everyone. Having dry skin I thought this would be a good one for me, but honestly I didn't notice anything different whether I used it or didn't. If a product doesn't have a noticeable difference, I don'y see a point in using it. It's not bad, but it just doesn't do anything for me.

Topshop Petal Lipstick
For years I wanted to try the topshop lipsticks. I dont have a store near me, so when Feelunique started stocking their makeup on their site, I thought it was a perfect time to try. I got two colours and while I love the formula, this colour just doesnt work for me. Its way too pale and of course thats my fault as I bought it online and never would have got it if I saw it in person.

Batiste XXL Volume Dry Shampoo
I'm a huge fan of batiste. It's available at the drugstore, is maybe not the cheapest at $9, but it works and it works well. However I decided to try this one as it's supposed to give volume and we can all admit dirty hair is limp and just sticks to your head. This dry shampoo does make the hair appear clean, and does give some volume, but it also makes it feel heavy and dry and just super gross. The original batiste doesn't leave any residue in the hair, you can't feel it at all which I love. This one just makes me want to go wash my hair. I think i'd rather have greasy hair then use this one unfortunately.

The Lazy Skincare Routine

The Remover
First step is the worst- makeup removal. I like to get this done as quick as possible lazy day or not, and The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter is the solution. Rub a little between your fingers to warm it up and it will become an oil. Rub it into your eyes to remove even the toughest waterproof mascara, and all your foundation. Remove with a damp washcloth and we're done. If I'm not in the mood for a second step, I often leave the cleansing at that.

The Cleanser
If I wasn't wearing makeup then this is my go to. The Body Shop Pomegranate Cream Cleanser is what I've been using lately and really enjoying. It's great for drier skins, doesn't strip or leave a tight feeling and it's really quick and easy. It also smells great and the pump dispenser is always a plus!

The Eyecream
Even when I'm lazy I try to make sure I put my eyecream on. I want to take care of my eye area as much as possible! Origins Ginzing Refreshing Eyecream is my current favourite. Designed to brighten and de-puff, this little guy showed me that eyecreams do actually do something. I've only used this one for a few months but it's blown the others out the water.

The Moisturizer
Lastly, we need to moisturize. I like The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream for day because it's lightweight, and sinks in pretty quickly so if I'm wearing makeup that day, I don't have to wait to apply.I also use the Night Cream  which is a bit thicker, but doesn't take hours to sink in. Both leave my skin feeling super smooth and soft and they're under $20 which is budget friendly.

Do you have a skincare routine for those lazy days? Leave me yours or any product recommendations below, I'd love to read them!


As you may have noticed I use a lot of The Body Shop products. I am not affiliated with or paid to say anything about them. I geneuinely like them and have purchased all products with my own hard earned money. 

Rimmel Radiance BB Cream 9-in1

Rimmel came out with new Radiance and Matte options of their BB Cream. Being a fan of the dewy, skin-like look, I opted for the radiance one of course. I am always looking to make my skin look healthy and this is said to do just that. With 9-in-1 properties, including priming, smoothing, concealing, minimizing pore appearance, natural coverage, 24 hour moisture, awakening tired skin, brightening with Vitamin C, and giving a radiant finish.

It comes in an easy to use tube and is reasonably priced under $10. It has a bit of a suncreen scent, but it doesn't really bother me. I got the shade light and it's a good colour match, more so as I get a tan. Application was easy- it blends in well with just fingers or a damp sponge. Coverage is of course minimal, as expected, but it does give a really nice glow and natural look to the skin. I'm a fan of the appearance even without a concealer, though I would probably use one anyway to combat my dark circles a little more. It wore well throughout the day, wasn't greasy feeling like a lot of BB's, and I didn't have a problems with oxidization.

I am so far far a big fan of this and would definitely recommend giving it a try.

Revlon Pink Cognito

I'm a lover of the peachy nudes and it seems I can never have too many of them. They may not look like much but they're so easy to wear and tend to be what I gravitate towards on a daily basis. When I saw this colour from Revlon I knew it was just up my alley.

Pink Cognito is, like I said, a peachy nude. Quite similar to my favourite Mac Shy Girl, but not quite. It has a light, almost glossy feel but doesn't appear that way on the lips. It is quite sheer, but buildable if you want more colour.  Though some people would want something with a bit more colour payoff, I find this a good one for everyday wear. I love to keep this in my bag for those days I just want to throw something on that I don't need to worry about smearing of fading throughout the day, because it fades evenly and can be reapplied without a mirror of needed.

Are you a fan of the peachy nudes?

A Lush Haul

I love when Lush come out with new products. By the time I decided I wanted to get some of the Easter goodies, they were basically all sold out so I only ended up with one and got some other things I'd never tried instead. Here's what I got.

Jason and the Argan Oil Shampoo Bar
Lush came out with a bunch of new shampoo bars and I was intrigued. I have the Jumping Juniper one and love the idea of a bar as they save a lot of space in the shower. This one is rose jam scented and said to help make your hair stronger, softer and shinier. With moroccan argan oil, glycerin and lemon rose perfume, this bar smells really nice. If you've never used a shampoo bar, you just rub a bit on your head, or hands if you prefer, and lather away. A little goes a long way and the bar is meant to last up to eighty washes!

Twilight Bath Bomb
Lavender and tonka absolute make for a relaxing, de-stressing bath. Said to change colours from pinks to purples like the sky at dusk. I look forward to laying back, relaxing and inhaling the herbal aroma.

Bubblegrub Bubbleroon
This cute little guy was from the Easter collection and unfortunately is falling apart. With vanilla, tonka, sandalwood and a shea butter filling, this guy will make for a skin softening indulgent bath.

Dragons Egg Bath Bomb
This citrusy sherbet bathbomb features lemon and bergamont. It claims to fizzle, crack and have a glitter explosion finale. It smells amazing so hopefully this one lives up to the excitement they've given me.

The Repurchases

We all have those products that we have to run out and buy again right when theyre finished (or maybe even before). These are a few of those products for me.

Maybelline Dark Circle Eraser
A fuss free concealer for those of us with dark under eyes. It blends easy, comes in an easy to use sponge applicator bottle and doesnt break the bank. Nothing not to love here.

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara 
The original or new Endless option, both of these are great for my lashes. They dont clump no matter how much you pile on and makes my lashes look miles long. The endless mascara has the added volume effect on my lashes, which is exactly what I look for.

The Body Shop Body Washes
The Body Shop have many amazing products. I think theres something for everyone in there. One of my favourites is the body washes. They have your usual gel formula, or a cream which is perfect for winter usage or drier skins. I love that they offer many scents and that they actually linger on your skin. The vineyard peach scent is to die for.

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation
After hearing all the UK bloggers rave about this foundation for years and finally finding Bourjois in Canada, I knew I needed to try it. Im glad I did, because it instantly became my favourite. It blends in to leave a beautiful skin like look to the skin, doesnt have too much coverage and also has a pleasant scent. The shade vanilla is perfect for me and doesnt require alot of work to blend in. MY only complaint is that it isnt easily found here, nor as inexpensive as the usual drugstore option.

La Roche-Posay Hydreane Legere
This is a lightweight moisturizing cream, perfect for day use and also great as a makeup base. It absorbs into the skin quickly but leaves it feeling soft and hydrated. I wasn't completely sold on this when I first purchased it but when it came to the end of the bottle I was actually quite sad and needed to pick up another.

This Month I Read #1

To go with my reading challenge, I thought id give little reviews of each book I read during the month. There may be one, five, or none at all but I thought it would be good for those readers out there looking for a new book.
*These are the books I read in January and February. I wanted to post this a while ago but I let my mom borrow a book and couldn't take the photo for the post, so while i've actually read five books to this point I'm only including three right now so it's not too overwhelming. I'll put March and Aprils together in the next one.

No Place Like Oz by Danielle Paige
For the Wizard of Oz fans, like myself, this is probably a series you'd be interested in. This is a prequel to Dorothy Must Die, which is the next book I read. Taking place I believe two years after returning home from Oz, Dorothy makes a second appearance to Oz, but this time with her aunt and uncle. She is happy to be back because here she was a hero, whereas back in Kansas she was seen as ordinary and possibly a little crazy for believing a dream was reality. She discovers that a lot of time has passed in the magical world and many changes have been made. Oz has a new ruler and Dorothy believes she was sent back for a reason.

Unfortunately this one is only available as an ebook so if you're a paperback reader you're not going to be able to find this one. It isnt necessary to have read before Dorothy Must Die, but it does give a back story as to what it is going on in the series. This author seems to have an odd obsession with prequel books as she's apparently writing three or four to introduce the characters in the series. Im not sure they are all necessary, but this one did make a pretty good read and had me wanting to get into Dorothy Must Die right away.

Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige
Apparently, though I dont know if it's true or not, there was a mistake with the printing of the back description and the second novels description is on the first. With that being said, it makes sense as to why this book didn't seem to follow it exactly.

The main character is Amy Gumm, who lives with her drunk mother in a trailor park in Kansas. She isn't popular and often spends days on her own while her moms off drunk doing god knows what. One day there is said to be a tornado, and her mom goes out to the bar leaving her alone. Turns out they werent lying and there is a tornado and Amy ends up in a big field which just so happens to be a part of Oz. She remembers the story and the movie, and this place looks nothing like it. She makes some friends and loses some along the way and gets recruited to The Revolutionary Order of the Wicked. There she is trained to fight and you guessed it, kill Dorothy. After her arrival, she had let magic get to her head and has become an evil, awful person. Amy has no idea what she's doing but goes along with what she's told to keep herself alive.

This is a bit of a hard one to explain without giving too much away. Its a more modern setting, but definitely more dark than The Wizard of Oz (aka not one for the kids). I enjoyed it and read it within a few days but some parts weren't explained in enough detail. Going back to what I said about the description, a lot of it wasn't even mentioned until the last chapter, and then it just ended. Right when it's getting into something it just stops, and that's when I realized there actually was going to be a second book. I was slightly dissapointed in the way they set the book up like that, but nonetheless it is a good story line and I am looking forward to the second book coming out in May.

Seriously.. I'm Kidding by Ellen Degeneres
I seriously love Ellen. Doesnt everyone? She's got a great personality and sense of humour. If you're a fan of her talk show you'll love her books. This is her third, updating you on her life since last writing eight years ago. Its an easy read with good laughs and many topics. I also like that the chapters arent long, making it easy to read one here and there throughout the day. It's just a bit of a silly book so it's a quick read and doesn't require a lot of attention. The back of this book is also hilarious, so if you ever see it flip it over and have a read.